Summary of Instacart (CART) FY Conference Call - May 14, 2025 Company Overview - Instacart is a leading grocery technology company in North America, partnering with over 1,800 retail banners and powering enterprise storefronts for about 600 retail banners [3][5] Key Points and Arguments Leadership Transition - CEO Fiji Simo has stepped down, leaving a strong foundation for the company, with a management team that has been effective and a clear strategic vision [5][6] - The board intends to appoint an internal candidate as the new CEO, indicating confidence in the current strategy and financial discipline [6][7] Market Opportunity and Growth - Instacart is focused on driving online penetration in the grocery market, particularly in the large basket segment [8][9] - The company has experienced double-digit growth for several quarters, with a 10% growth in Gross Transaction Value (GTV) in 2024 [17][25] Consumer Behavior and Resilience - Instacart has not observed significant changes in consumer behavior despite macroeconomic challenges like inflation [13][15] - The convenience of grocery delivery remains a priority for consumers, even in recessionary environments [15][16] User Engagement and Retention - Strategies to attract new users include brand marketing and improving user engagement through incentives and enhanced platform features [19][20] - The company has improved its order quality, with a 15% increase in the perfect found and fill rate over the last three years [20][21] Partnerships and New Offerings - The partnership with Uber Eats has positively impacted user engagement and spending, with expectations for continued growth [27][29] - The introduction of a $10 minimum basket for Instacart Plus users aims to enhance accessibility and drive order frequency [30][31] Operational Efficiency - Instacart is focused on improving shopper efficiencies, utilizing technology to reduce order processing time and enhance customer experience [35][36] - The company has implemented AI in various operational aspects, improving logistics and personalizing consumer experiences [61][63] Financial Performance and Profitability - Instacart aims to maintain a transaction take rate between 6.5% and 7.5%, with fluctuations expected based on reinvestment strategies [44][45] - The company is committed to EBITDA growth and margin expansion while reinvesting in opportunities that drive long-term profitability [57][59] Advertising and Revenue Growth - Advertising revenue is expected to grow modestly faster than GTV, with a focus on building a robust advertising business [50][52] - The company is expanding its advertising capabilities and partnerships to enhance scale and effectiveness [53][54] Capital Allocation - Instacart has been opportunistic in its capital allocation, including significant stock buybacks, and plans to continue this approach moving forward [66][68] Additional Important Insights - The company is leveraging data to provide personalized shopping experiences, addressing dietary restrictions and preferences [64][65] - Instacart's operational capabilities allow for batching of orders, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness [32][33] This summary encapsulates the key insights and strategic directions discussed during the conference call, highlighting Instacart's focus on growth, operational efficiency, and consumer engagement in the grocery technology sector.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-41805 MAPLEBEAR INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or ...

Investors might want to bet on Maplebear (CART) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.The upward trend in estimate revisions for this operator of the Instacart grocery delivery service reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research show ...

Instacart is reportedly rolling out an app targeting Generation Z consumers, centered around group orders of drinks and party snacks.This app, Fizz, lets multiple users contribute to a single order, pay for their own purchases and have them delivered together for a flat fee of $5, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (May 6), citing comments from Daniel Danker, Instacart’s chief product officer.He said that Fizz will be complementary to Instacart, with younger users employing the app and then turning to Instacar ...

For the quarter ended March 2025, Maplebear (CART) reported revenue of $897 million, up 9.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.37, compared to $0.43 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.16% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $895.55 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.38, the EPS surprise was -2.63%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their ne ...

Maplebear (CART) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.43 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -2.63%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this operator of the Instacart grocery delivery service would post earnings of $0.37 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.53, delivering a surprise of 43.24%.Over ...

Maplebear (CART) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Rebecca Yoshiyama - Vice President, Head of Investor Relations, Capital Markets & TreasuryFidji Simo - CEO & ChairEmily Reuter - CFOAndrew Boone - Managing DirectorEric Sheridan - Managing DirectorLee Horowitz - Co-Head Internet Equity ResearchJason Helfstein - Managing Director - Head of Internet ResearchShweta Khajuria - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Colin Sebastian - Senior Research AnalystNone - Analyst ...

Maplebear (CART) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Instacart's First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to Rebecca Yoshiyama, VP of Investor Relations, Capital M ...

* instacart Q1 2025 Letter to Shareholders May 1, 2025 Dear Shareholders, We're off to a strong start in 2025 as we continue to execute on our vision of building the technologies to power the future of grocery for our partners. In Q1, we grew orders by 14% year-over-year to 83.2 million and drove GTV up 10% year-over-year to $9,122 million. This gerformance reflects the critical role we play in helping families fill their fridges and pantries, as well s the benefit of our growth initiatives, which are givin ...

Grocery-delivery giant Instacart announced Thursday the acquisition of Wynshop, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions for grocers. The deal will help Instacart improve its enterprise solutions, enabling retailers to enhance their online experiences.The company didn’t disclose deal terms.  Wynshop launched its platform in 2020 and provides online storefronts for grocers, working with clients such as Wakefern Food Corp. and Pattison Group. Its offerings range from real-time AI-powered personalizatio ...